NOT LISTED FOR SALE

678 Hawthorne Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Downtown North Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,240,000 - $2,765,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
773 Sq Ft
$3,239/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2022

Last sale price $2,450,000 $3,169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,826/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Johnson Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Storybook charm abounds in this beautifully remodeled English Tudor style cottage located just three blocks from lively downtown Palo Alto.  A vintage wooden gate opens to the cultivated front courtyardthe perfect outdoor retreat for relaxing or entertaining.  Classic understated elegance unfolds throughout the two bedroom, two bath home with an office, from the living room with its period chandelier and central fireplace, to the kitchen with its custom cabinetry and cozy banquette seating. Traditional architectural elements include picture rail moldings, decorative millwork, marble finishes and hardwood floors.  This refined home is the ideal alternative to condominium living, close to the shops and restaurants of University Avenue, to Johnson Park just down the street, and with easy access to excellent K-12 schools, Stanford University and all that Silicon Valley has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Foraker

Compass License #01349099 Listed on: 03/31/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carolyn Keddington

Compass License #01490400

Last Buyer's Agent

Mariana Pappalardo

Compass License #01970137

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,230

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 1,999

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 773 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • 1,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,230

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Country English
  • Age: 95
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 773
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 773
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Marble, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0459
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2016
Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
Sold by
Fang Zhen
Bought by
Schneider Paul T and Wilson Helen W
Seller's Agent
Sherry Bucolo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Roya Zaman
Zephyr Real Estate
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
6.19%
Current Estimated Value
$2,503,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$703,413
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,114,491
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,453,474

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2013
Sold by
Cohen Anh
Bought by
Fang Zhen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,040,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2001
Sold by
Connors Kevin P
Bought by
Cohen Anh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1997
Sold by
Curry Susan B
Bought by
Connors Kevin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
7.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1996
Sold by
Curry Susan B
Bought by
Curry Susan B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schneider Paul T $1,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Fang Zhen $1,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cohen Anh $687,500 American Title Co
Connors Kevin P $455,000 Old Republic Title Company
Curry Susan B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schneider Paul T $1,440,000
Previous Owner Fang Zhen $1,100,000
Previous Owner Fang Zhen $1,040,000
Previous Owner Cohen Anh $500,000
Previous Owner Cohen Anh $515,000
Previous Owner Connors Kevin P $364,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Sold $2,450,000 +2.3% $3,169 / Sq Ft
04/17/2022 04/17/22 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $2,395,000 +33.1% $3,098 / Sq Ft
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Sold $1,800,000 +6.2% $2,329 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2016 03/17/16 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $2,193 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $26,230 $2,189,823 $1,229,582 $960,241
2024 $26,230 $2,146,886 $1,205,473 $941,413
2023 $25,843 $2,104,791 $1,181,837 $922,954
2022 $24,799 $2,007,931 $1,807,139 $200,792
2021 $24,309 $1,968,560 $1,771,705 $196,855
2020 $23,809 $1,948,376 $1,753,539 $194,837
2019 $23,544 $1,910,173 $1,719,156 $191,017
2018 $22,900 $1,872,720 $1,685,448 $187,272
2017 $22,579 $1,836,000 $1,652,400 $183,600
2016 $16,658 $1,352,304 $1,321,098 $31,206
2015 $16,491 $1,331,992 $1,301,254 $30,738
2014 $16,119 $1,305,901 $1,275,765 $30,136
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colleen Foraker

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Colleen Foraker

    Compass

    (650) 380-0085

    2 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Colleen Foraker
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  • Carolyn Keddington

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Carolyn Keddington

    Compass

    (650) 250-4517

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Carolyn Keddington
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mariana Pappalardo

    Compass

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Heather Morch

    Compass

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  • Sherry Bucolo

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sherry Bucolo

    Compass

    (650) 207-9909

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Sherry Bucolo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Roya Zaman

    Zephyr Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81884738

MLSListings

APN: 120-02-009

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Downtown North

678 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 678 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 31 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,503,413, approximately $3,238 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 678 Hawthorne Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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